1955 Franklin Half Dollar
Mintage: 2,498,181 (Philadelphia), 378,200 (Proof - Philadelphia)
Designers: John R. Sinnock (obverse & reverse), John Frederick Lewis (sketch for reverse model)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Edge: Reeded
Notes: This is one of two years when Franklin Halves were only minted at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1955 Franklin Half has the lowest mintage of the series. This year also has the most notable variety of the series known as the "Bugs Bunny" variety. A split appears on Franklin's lip which gives the appearance of teeth like the Bugs Bunny cartoon character.
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US $18.72
